Program Management Support

Arenatechnologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A government solutions provider is seeking a Senior Assistant Program Manager to support NAVSEA from its Washington, DC office. The successful candidate will manage program support for Aircraft Carriers and embedded systems. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience in program management. An active DoD SECRET Clearance is mandatory, and salary ranges from $140k to $170k, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program/acquisition management.
• Ability to maintain active DoD SECRET Clearance throughout employment.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC.
• Manage integrated master schedules, workload analysis, and documentation.
• Oversee contract financial status.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition management

Microsoft Project

DoD SECRET Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific, engineering, or business management-related field

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising over 125 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise in program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), as well as clients in PEO Ships, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Assistant Program Manager to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC.

The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and will be responsible for providing comprehensive program management support for a variety of activities related to the acquisition, modernization, and lifecycle management support of Aircraft Carriers and their embedded systems. This will include direct support for managers of ship construction, overhaul, modernization, and inactivation and disposal programs, as well as programs to deliver key Aircraft Carrier-based technologies such as aircraft launch and recovery systems, aviation support systems, integrated warfare systems, combat systems, C4I systems, and integrated networks.

Specific responsibilities may include: development and management of Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project, including management of schedule revisions and critical path analyses; workload analysis and projections; development of documentation and briefing material to support milestone decisions, program reviews, and related events; development of acquisition approaches and Statements of Work; and management and oversight of contract financial status.

Start date for this role is not expected before late 2026.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary Range: $140k - $170k

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field
• At least ten (10) years of experience in program / acquisition management
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Master\'s degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field
• Demonstrated program management experience with DoD / Navy ACAT-I programs
• Demonstrated experience with Navy ship design, construction, and/or lifecycle support